The Audio-Technica AT-VMN95SH is a premium replacement stylus designed for the VM95 Series cartridges. Featuring a Nude Shibata diamond stylus profile, it delivers exceptional detail retrieval, superior high-frequency response, and outstanding tracking performance. Originally developed for quadraphonic recordings, the Shibata profile offers an extended contact area with the record groove, allowing it to extract more musical information while reducing distortion and record wear.
As part of the highly versatile VM95 platform, the AT-VMN95SH enables users to upgrade their cartridge's performance without replacing the cartridge body. Its advanced stylus design provides audiophile-grade playback with excellent soundstage depth, instrument separation, and natural tonal balance.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Replacement Stylus |
| Stylus Type | Nude Shibata Diamond |
| Stylus Profile | Shibata |
| Stylus Construction | Nude Diamond |
| Cantilever | Aluminum Pipe |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0 g |
| Tracking Force Range | 1.8 – 2.2 g |
| Replacement For | VM95 Series Cartridges |
| Installation Method | Snap-On Stylus Assembly |
| Cartridge Compatibility | All Audio-Technica VM95 Series Cartridge Bodies |
| Frequency Response | Dependent on Cartridge Body |
| Channel Separation | Dependent on Cartridge Body |
| Output Voltage | Dependent on Cartridge Body |
| Color | Brown |
The Audio-Technica AT-VMN95SH is one of the highest-performing stylus options available for the VM95 platform. Combining a Nude Shibata diamond tip with excellent tracking characteristics, it delivers remarkable clarity, detail, and musical realism, making it an exceptional upgrade for serious vinyl enthusiasts.